Offit Kurman

Bankruptcy Attorney / Associate

Offit Kurman$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of bankruptcy law experience
  • Strong expertise in Chapter 11 cases; familiarity with Subchapter V is a plus
  • Experience representing creditors or lenders
  • Demonstrated writing and advocacy skills
  • Effective case management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Represent parties in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
  • Manage cases from start to finish
  • Draft and argue various motions in court
  • Prepare and manage proofs of claim and objections
  • Assist with asset sales and acquisitions during bankruptcy
  • Make court appearances and participate in depositions
  • Contribute to strategic planning and risk assessment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage with complex and high-stakes cases
  • Collaborative team environment focused on bankruptcy and restructuring
  • Involvement in both creditor and business representation
  • Access to diverse client base, including banks and stakeholders
  • Support in professional development and legal certifications
Full Job Description
Offit Kurman is seeking a bankruptcy attorney with approximately 5-10 years of experience to join its Dallas office.

The Dallas-based bankruptcy team represents businesses, creditors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters. The practice focuses on Chapter 11 work and regularly handles complex, high-stakes cases.

The team frequently represents banks and other creditors in restructurings, workouts, liquidations, wind-downs, and asset sales through the bankruptcy process.

Responsibilities
• Represent parties in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, primarily Chapter 11 cases
• Manage matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, including first-day motions, pre-petition wage motions, critical vendor motions, and other contested matters
• Prepare and manage proofs of claim and related objections
• Advise on and assist with asset sales and acquisitions in bankruptcy proceedings
• Appear in court for hearings and participate in depositions
• Assist on strategy, risk assessment, and recovery options.

Qualifications
• 5-10 years of bankruptcy experience
• Strong experience with Chapter 11 matters; Subchapter V experience is a plus
• Experience representing creditors, lenders, or other stakeholders
• Strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills

Resumes to Leigh Novack.

*All agencies must get pre-approval before submitting resumes.

About Offit Kurman

Offit Kurman is a law firm based in the United States. The firm provides legal services in various areas, including business law, commercial litigation, construction law, cybersecurity and data privacy, employment law, estate planning, family law, government contracting, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and tax law. Offit Kurman was founded in 1987 by Howard J. Offit and Maurice A. Offit. The firm has offices in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
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225 employees
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Founded
1987

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